Tripp Lite N482-3M8-LC12 User Manual

Guaranteed compatibility with recommended Tripp Lite cabling, including the N820-, N821-, N844-, N845­and N858-Series cables8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B, optimized for parallel optics and Base-8
Connectivity

40/100Gb Breakout Cassette, 40Gb to 4 x 10Gb,
100Gb to 4 x 25Gb (x3) 8-Fiber OM4 MTP/MPO
(Male with Pins) to (x12) LC Duplex, Type-B
Polarity

MODEL NUMBER: N482-3M8-LC12

Installs in select Tripp Lite fiber enclosure panels to connect 12 LC duplex fiber cables with three 8-fiber
MTP/MPO connections in high-density network applications.

Description

The N482-3M8-LC12 40/100 Gb to 10/25 Gb Breakout Cassette works in tandem with Tripp Lite’s N482­01U or N482-02U chassis to connect 12 LC duplex fiber cables with three 8-fiber MTP/MPO connections
in high-density network applications. It’s compatible with recommended Tripp Lite cabling, including the
N820-, N821-, N844-, N845- and N858-Series. Its 8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B, optimized for parallel
optics and Base-8 connectivity. This cassette also future proofs your network for eventual 50Gb and
200Gb speeds and beyond.

The cassette’s modular design installs easily in the N482-01U and N482-02U chassis with no tools
required. Just insert the cassette into the chassis, and snap in its retention clips to secure it. Plug LC
patch cables, such as Tripp Lite’s N820-01M-T cables, into the cassette using the cable’s convenient
push/pull tabs. Up to five N482-3M8-LC12 cassettes fit in the N482-01U 1U enclosure panel, and 14
cassettes fit in the N482-02U 2U chassis. Dust tabs protect unused ports from potential damage.

The N482-3M8-LC12 complies with IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE) and ANSI T11.2 (Fibre Channel)
requirements. Supports 40 GbE internally using OM4 fiber optic cable. Base-8 Fiber compatible with both
QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 to SFP+ 10GBASE-SR and QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 to SFP28 25GBASE­SR connections. Ideal for QSFP fabric switches that use eight out of 12 available MTP fibers for four-lane
parallel optics to 40 GB, allowing all 12 LC duplex cassette ports to be used. Maximum insertion loss of

0.35 dB falls well under the IEEE 802.3ae maximum channel loss specification of <25 dB. This cassette
also supports devices of varying speeds, including 10Gb, 25Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb network equipment.

Highlights

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For use with Tripp Lite N482­01U or N482-02U chassis

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Simple installation with no tools
required

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Factory-terminated OM4
connectors

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Supports 40 GbE internally
using OM4 fiber optic cable

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Base-8 Fiber compatible with
both QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 to
SFP+ 10GBASE-SR and
QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 to
SFP28 25GBASE­SR connections

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Designed for use with
recommended Tripp Lite cabling

System Requirements

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QSFP switches that use 8-fiber
per port to support 4 x LC 10 GB
breakout

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Guaranteed compatibility with
recommended Tripp Lite
cabling, including the N820-,
N821-, N844-, N845- and N858­Series cables

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8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B,
optimized for parallel optics and
Base-8 Connectivity

Package Includes

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N482-3M8-LC12 40 GB to 10
GB Breakout Cassette

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Quick Start Guide

Features

Elegant, Simple Solution for 40Gb to 10Gb, or 100Gb to 25Gb, LC Cable ConnectionsHigh-density

fiber cassette for use with Tripp Lite N482-01U and N482-02U fiber enclosure panelsConnect up to 12 LC
duplex fiber cables with three 8-fiber MTP/MPO connectionsIdeal for use with QSFP fabric switches to

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support 4 lanes parallel to 40 GBSupports 40/100 GbE internally using OM4 fiber optic cableBase-8 Fiber
compatible with both QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 to SFP+ 10GBASE-SR and QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 to
SFP28 25GBASE-SR connections8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B, optimized for parallel optics and Base­8 connectivityAlso future-proofs your network for eventual 50Gb and 200Gb speeds and beyond
Designed Specifically for Use with Tripp Lite CablingGuaranteed compatibility with recommended
Tripp Lite cables, including N820-, N821-, N844-, N845- and N858-Series
Simple Fiber Installations Save Time and MoneyEasy installation with no tools requiredInstall up to 14
cassettes in N482-02U 2U chassisInstall up to 5 cassettes in N482-01U 1U chassis
Easy to Modify, Upgrade or Expand Fiber Infrastructure by Adding or Swapping CassettesComplies
with IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE) and ANSI T11.2 (Fibre Channel) requirements0.35 dB maximum insertion
loss falls under IEEE 802.3ae maximum channel loss spec of <25 dBSupports devices of varying speeds,
including 10Gb, 25Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb network equipment
Premium Construction for Optimal PerformanceFactory-terminated connectors reduce time and
laborDust caps protect unused ports

Specifications

OVERVIEW

UPC Code 037332200327
Technology Multimode; MTP/MPO

PHYSICAL

Shipping Dimensions (hwd / cm) 5.08 x 19.30 x 12.19
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) 2.00 x 7.60 x 4.80
Shipping Weight (kg) 0.23
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 0.50

CONNECTIONS

Ports 12
Side A - Connector 1 8-STRAND MTP (MALE)
Side B - Connector 1 LC DUPLEX (FEMALE)

WARRANTY

Product Warranty Period
(Worldwide)

Lifetime limited warranty

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